What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hematology & Oncology Physician position at Adelphi Locums?
Job Overview
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Call
- Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
- 5 days/week
- On-Call Shift Schedule: Nights & Weekends
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: 1:2
- Call Response Time: 20 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
- Aug 31
- Sep 08, 21, 28
- Oct 05, 19, 26
- Nov 02, 16, 23, 30
- Dec 21, 28
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Average Daily Volume: 17
- 1hr (new patients), 20 min (follow ups)
- Admissions: 1
- Rounding: Yes
- Phone Consults: 2
- No. of Beds in the Dept: 18 chemo suites
- EMR System: Mosiaq
- Specialty Backup: Radiation Oncology
- Support Staff: RNs: 5, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 1
- Pharmacist
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Board: BC/BE
- Licenses: NM License or willing to obtain
- Certifications: BLS
- Provide full-time coverage Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, with potential for weekend call.
- Manage a daily patient volume of approximately 17 patients, including 1-hour new patient appointments and 20-minute follow-ups.
- Share weekday night call responsibilities with other providers, handling RN questions regarding patient calls, chemotherapy patients, and minimal ED consults.
- Participate in weekly tumor boards and collaborate with dedicated pharmacists, radiation oncology, and support staff in a COC-accredited Cancer Center.
- Utilize the Mosiaq EMR system for all patient documentation and care coordination.